GE JBS03 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safetyhrformation

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Operating

InsO'twgons

Adjust the Oven

Themlostat

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Clock and Timer

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15, 16

Oven

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12-14

Oven Controls

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10, 11

Sabbath

Feature

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19, 20

Selecting

Types of Cookware

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Self-Cleaning

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22, 23

Special Features

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Surface

Units

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7, 8

Timed

Baking and Roasting

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Care and Cleaning

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22-30

Glass Cooktop

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29, 30

Self-Cleaning

Oven

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22, 23

Instagation

Ins&tw6ons

Anti-Tip Device

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31, 37

Before You Begin

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Electrical Connections

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33-36

Leveling

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Troubleshooting

Tips ......

3943

Accessories

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Consumer Support

Consumer

Support

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Back Cover

Product

Registration

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45, 46

Warranty

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Coil 7bp and

Radiant

7bp Mo_ls

Standmd

_lf-C_an

C_an Mo&ls

MocMs

JBS03

JBP21

JBS07

JBP60

JBS15

RB757

JBS27

RB787

RB525

RB526

RB536

Write the modeland serial

numbershere:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label,

behind

the open oven door,

on the fi'ont face.

183D6379P015

49-88008-1 05-03 JR

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GEAppliances.com Safetyhrformation ..Operating InsO'twgons Adjust the Oven Coil 7bp and Themlostat ....Radiant 7bp Mo_ls Clock and Timer ... 15, 16 Oven ..... 12-14 Standmd _lf-C_an C_an Mo&ls MocMs Oven Controls ..... 10, 11 Sabbath Feature .... 19, 20 JBS03 JBP21 Selecting...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal inju_ or loss of life. WARNINGANti-tiP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Page 3 GEAppliances.com SAFETY P RECAUTIONS _h_nusing_ctric_pp_ian_s_b_si_s_f_typr_c_uti_nssh_u_db_f_w_d_inc_udingth_f_wing: ;_ Use this appliance only for its intended Do not leave children alone-dfildren pur_se as described in this Owner's Manual. should not be left alone or unattended an area where an appliance is in use. They Be sure your appliance is properly installed...
Page 4: Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS N Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments N Do not Much the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. while using tile appliance. Be careli_l when reaching for items stored over tile range.
Page 5 GEAppliances.com SELF-CLEANING OVEN some mod /sJ @ Do not clean the d_r gasket. The d_r ff BeIbre seffcleaning tile oven, remove the gasket is essential lbr a good seal. Care broiler van, grid and other cookware. should be taken not m rub, damage ff Be sure m wipe up excess spillage beIbre move tile gasket.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. • , WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS _on some mod_/sJ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been tumed off. N Avoid scratching tile glass cookmp.
Page 7 Usingthe surface units, eEA ,iancoscom Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either At tx_th OFFand HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking direction to tile setting you want.
Page 8 Usingthe radiant surface units.(on s omo modo/sJ About the radiant surface units... /;i_Waterstains(mineral d eposits) a reremovable The radiant cooktop features heating units usingthecleaning cream or fufl-sttength white beneath a smooth glass surface. vinegar. NOTE: A slightodorisnormalwhet;a newcooktop I;i_ Useof windowcleanermayleavean iridescent is usedfor thefirst time.It iscaused bytheheating film on thecooktop.
Page 9 Selecting typesof cookware. GEAppliances.com The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Glass-ceramic: Stainless Steel: recommended usable, b utnotrecommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Aluminum: heavy weiglttrecommended Stoneware: usable, b utnotrecommended Good conductivity.
Page 10: Oven Controls
Usingthe oven controls.(on s omo modo/sJ Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures and Settings KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF BAKE/TEMP RECALLPad or TIMER ON/OFFPad Touch tbis pad to select the bake function. Toucb tbis pad to select the timer feature. BAKE Light Then touch tim ÷...
Page 11 GEAppliances.com Oven Control, C lock andtimerFeatures a ndSettings AUTOMATIC OVENLight (on some models) Indicator Lights (on some pads) This lights anytime the oven has been EDITmode lasts several seconds after the last using tile COOKING TIME or pad press. STARTTIME ON/OFFand COOKING programmed START TIMEfunctions.
Page 12 Usingthe oven. Clock and Kitchen timer fensome models) KITCHENTIMERON/OFFPad Touch this pad to select the timer feature. CLOCKPad Touch this pad before setting tile clock. Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timm; cook time or start time. Appearance may varg SET+l- Pads These pads allow you to set tile clock and timer.
Page 13 GEAppliances.com Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat tile oven if the recipe calls for it. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as To preheat set the oven at tile correct temperature. Preheating is necessary fbr possible.
Page 14 Usingthe oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, Shelf* First Side SecondSide Quantityand/ starting temperature or Thickness Position Food Time (rain.) Time (min.) Comments and your preference 7-10 GroundBeef 1 Ib (4 patties) Spaceevenl_ doneness will affect _ to _" thick broiling times.
Page 15 Usingthe clock and timer.(on s trut mod /sJ GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. ToSet the Clock The clock must be set to tile correct time Touch the START/ON pad until the of day for tile automatic oven timing time of day shows in the display.
Page 16 Usingthe clock and timer.(on s omo mou )sJ Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Ttmer If"tile display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in tile display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, delay start or cooking time are in tile KITCHEN TIMERON/OFF or TIMER...
Page 17 Usingthe timedbakingandroastingfeatures.(on s trut mod /sJ GEApp,a.cos.om Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry, and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more than I hour before or after cooking.
Page 18: Special Features
Specialfeaturesof yourovencontrol Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.
Page 19 550. ° No signal or mmperature will be given. 'lbuch and hold boththe BAKEand BROIL HI/tO pacts, at the sametime, Touch the START/ON pad. until the display shows GE After a random delay period 'l_p the CLOCKpad until SAbappears in the display.
Page 20 Usingthe SabbathFeature.(on models) some (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 'lSp the CLOCKpad until ONor OFFappears 'Ibuch the CLEAR/OFFpad. in the display. 0Nindicates that the oven will automatically mm offa[icr 12 hom_. If the oven is cooking, x*raittbr a random delay period of approximately ?_)seconds...
Page 21 Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do yourself! GEA ,ie.coscom Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
Page 22 Usingthe self-cleaning oven.(on s ome mou /sJ Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle Do not clean tile gasket.
Page 23 GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You conset theovencontrolto delay_start theoven, Change theStart Time by touching the+or- pads. Thestarttime willappearin thedisplay cleanfora specific lengthof timeandthenturnoff automaticollg Touch the START/ONpad.
Page 24 Careand cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, when the range is replaced. Failure servicing or any reason, be sure the to take this precaution could result in anti-tip device is re-engaged properly tipping of the range and cause injury.
Page 25 GEAppliances.com Oven Heating Elements Donot cleanthebakeelement o rthe broilelement. Anysoil will burnoff whentheelements areheated. To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy w-aten OvenShelves Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive To make the shelves slide more easily, apply cleanser or scouring pad.
Page 26 Careand cleaning of the range. Broiler Pan & Grid Donot cleanthebroilerpanor grid in a The broiler pan may be cleaned with a self-cleaning o ven. commercial oven cleaner, lftbe grid is grey After broiling,remove the broilerpan enamel, it can also be cleaned with an oven from the oven.
Page 27 GEAppliances.com Porcelain Enamel Cooktop &n somemodels) The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acicts spill on the cooktop while it is hot, but breakable if misused. This finish is use a dry paper towel or clotb m wipe it up acid-resistant.
Page 28: Surface Units
Careand cleaning of the range. Oven Vent Never covertheopeningwith aluminumfoilor On glass cookmp models, tile oven is vented through an opening at rile real" of the anyothermaterial cooktop. On coil cookmp models, the oven is vented through an opening under the right real" surface unit.
Page 29: Glass Cooktop
Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(on s oma mouoIs; G pliances Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CER_MMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a fizwdrops of CERAiVb\ BRYTE® Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to Other creams may not be as effective.
Page 30 Cleaningthe glass cooktop.Ion some moUe)sJ Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlay of across your cooktop. It will leave aluminum or copper are allowed to metal markings on the cooktop boil &Y, tile overlay may leave black surface.
Page 31: Anti-Tip Device
Instructions Electric Ranges Installation I Free-Standing Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely All rough-in and spacing dimensions must and carefully. met for safe use of your range.
Page 32 Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED PREPARE THE OPENING Allow 1_½"spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow 30" minimum clearance between Tin Snips Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves the surface units and the bottom (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted...
Page 33: Electrical Connections
Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND CAUTION: For personal safety, INSTALLATIONS WHERE do not use an extension cord with this LOCAL CODES DO NOT appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit ALLOW GROUNDING breaker before beginning installation.
Page 34 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) POWER CORD AND STRAIN For power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble RELIEF INSTALLATION the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and Remove the wire cover (on the lower...
Page 35 Installation Instructions 3-WIRE POWER CORD 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION INSTALLATION A WARNING: A WARN IN G: The n eutral wire o f The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected the supply circuit must be connected to the to the neutral terminal located in the...
Page 36 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the three lower terminal screws Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Insert the center bare from the terminal block. Remove the ground wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom screw and ground...
Page 37: Leveling
Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE I-_REPLACE THE WIRE COVER LEVEL THE RANGE Install the oven shelves in the oven and Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its right edge under the retaining position the range where it will be installed.
Page 38 Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) FINAL INSTALLATION OPERATION CHECKLIST CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. • Check to make sure the circuit breaker Turn the unit off when glow is detected.
Page 39: Troubleshooting Tips
Before YouCall For Service... eEAmiancoa*om Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Radiant Cooktops Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match tile diameter...
Page 40 Before YouCall ForService... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops The surface units are not eWith the controls off, check re make sure tile surface plugged in solidly, unit is plugged completely into the receptacle. The surface unit controls eCheck to see tile correct control...
Page 41 GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Oven is not set to BROIL. • On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn it all the way to the BROIL position. On models with a BROIL HI/LO pad, make sure it is turned Door not open to the broil stop •...
Page 42 Before YouCall ForService... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do needs adjustment, yourself! section. Plug on _nge is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in the electrical ondet, grounded...
Page 43 GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do "Burning_"oily" This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle tbr a and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. An odor from the insulation •...
Page 44: Accessories
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Page 47 Anypart of the range which Pails due m a defect in materials or workmanship. warrant, During this full one-year GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-borne service to replace tile deflective part. GEGLASS COOKTOP M ODELSONLY--JBP60: A replacement g lasscooktopif it should: clack due to tbermal shock;...
Page 48: Consumer Support
ContactUs GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the smwice you receive from GE, contact us on our Website Mth all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Managm; Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 RegisterYour A ppliance GEAppliances.com...

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